Jeff Calhoun
Latest News on Jeff Calhoun:
Sam Harris Brings BEYOND THE RAINBOW to Tulsa PAC (Nov 20, 2025)
Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET (Nov 18, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More (Oct 17, 2025)
Sam Harris Brings BEYOND THE RAINBOW to Tulsa PAC (Nov 20, 2025)
Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET (Nov 18, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More (Oct 17, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, Grey Gardens, Deaf West's Big River (2004 Tony Honor, Excellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Bells Are Ringing (2001 Revival), Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (1994 Tony nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune Tonite!, The Will Rogers Follies.
West End/International: Disney's High School Musical 1 & 2: On Stage!.
Regional/National tour: Jekyll & Hyde, Upcoming National Tour; Disney's Newsies, Paper Mill Playhouse; Jane Austen's Emma: A Musical Romantic Comedy (2011 Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), The Old Globe; Bonnie & Clyde (2009 San Diego Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical), Asolo Rep Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse; Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, 1st National Tour; Deaf West's Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney's High School Musical: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil War and Shenandoah, Ford's Theatre. Ford's Theatre Associate Artist.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Captain Billy Buck Chandler [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
Productions
Movies
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] Aggie
[ 1982 ] Aggie
Weekend Warriors
[ 1986 ] choreographer
[ 1986 ] choreographer
Happy Together
[ 1989 ] choreographer
[ 1989 ] choreographer
Downtown
[ 1990 ] choreographer
[ 1990 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Between the Lines
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies the Musical
Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Jeff CalhounThe Civil War
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Jeff CalhounBig River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Big River
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Choreography
Jeff Calhoun, Grease
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Choreography
Jeff Calhoun , Grease
Videos
Video: Jeff Ross Discusses Bringing His Life Story to Broadway in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-25 14:28:03
Video: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-15 15:59:44
Video: 'Why Can't We Be Both?' from Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:53:04
Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-05-14 15:14:50
Video: Creative Team of A COMPLICATED WOMAN on Bringing the Show To Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-09 12:30:59
Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-08 11:44:42
Video: Watch Footage of A COMPLICATED WOMAN in Rehearsal at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-04 16:26:43
Video: First Look at the World Premiere of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-25 10:45:57
Video: Jeff Calhoun & Eamon John Foley Are Getting Ready to Tell HIS STORY in Dallas
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-05-05 10:38:06
Video: Meet the Director of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL, Jeff Calhoun
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-05-04 09:58:59
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Morgan Siobhan Green Sing from New Musical, BETWEEN THE LINES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-23 13:41:10
VIDEO: Play on Players and Red Phoenix Theatre Company Perform Highlights From NEWSIES JR. at the 2020 Junior Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2020-02-22 09:14:56
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
VIDEO: Bobby Conte Thornton and Teal Wicks in LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-25 13:47:42
News
Sam Harris Brings BEYOND THE RAINBOW to Tulsa PAC
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show 'Beyond the Rainbow,' a nod to his legendary rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' that put him on the map on 'Star Search' at age 22.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show 'Beyond the Rainbow,' a nod to his legendary rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' that put him on the map on 'Star Search' at age 22.
Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Theatre Life with Bligh Voth
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 16, 2025
Today’s subject Bligh Voth is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Woman in Strategic Love Play. The show runs through November 9th in the ARK.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 16, 2025
Today’s subject Bligh Voth is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Woman in Strategic Love Play. The show runs through November 9th in the ARK.
CHARLOTTE SWEET THE MADCAP MUSICAL Adds Performance at Amas Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will present an additional performance of the Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will present an additional performance of the Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. Learn more!
Deaf West Theatre Will Host Industry Preview Event for ELEPHANT SHOES, A New Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.
Daphne Rubin-Vega and More to Join New York Theatre Barn’s Annual Awards Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
New York Theatre Barn’s annual Awards Night will celebrate innovative creativity in musical theatre by honoring three artists who have made an impact on the company’s 18-year history. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
New York Theatre Barn’s annual Awards Night will celebrate innovative creativity in musical theatre by honoring three artists who have made an impact on the company’s 18-year history. Learn more!
JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE to Be Filmed for Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2025
Jeff Ross is bringing his Broadway show to Netflix. Take A Banana For The Ride, the solo show written and performed by the comedian, will be filmed and is set to debut on the streamer sometime next year.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2025
Jeff Ross is bringing his Broadway show to Netflix. Take A Banana For The Ride, the solo show written and performed by the comedian, will be filmed and is set to debut on the streamer sometime next year.
Amas Musical Theatre to Present the Fourth Year of DARE TO BE DIFFERENT FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will present the fourth year of 'Dare to Be Different,” a festival of new musicals and special events. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will present the fourth year of 'Dare to Be Different,” a festival of new musicals and special events. Learn more and see how to attend!
New York Theatre Barn’s Choreography Lab To Feature Chloe O. Davis, Yannick-robin Eike & Samuel Langshteyn
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
New York Theatre Barn will continue its 12th season of the Choreography Lab with Songs For Hands On A Thursday on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET at Five Angels Theater (789 Tenth Ave., NYC) and via livestream. ASL and Live CART captioning services will be provided for both in-person and streaming audiences. Tickets are available here.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
New York Theatre Barn will continue its 12th season of the Choreography Lab with Songs For Hands On A Thursday on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET at Five Angels Theater (789 Tenth Ave., NYC) and via livestream. ASL and Live CART captioning services will be provided for both in-person and streaming audiences. Tickets are available here.
Darius de Haas, Ann Harada and More to Star in CHARLOTTE SWEET Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Debra Barsha, Jeff Calhoun, and Florencia Cuenca to be Honored by New York Theatre Barn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
New York Theatre Barn will celebrate innovative creativity in musical theatre by honoring three artists who have made an impact on the company’s 18-year history at Gotham Comedy Club. Learn more and see how attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
New York Theatre Barn will celebrate innovative creativity in musical theatre by honoring three artists who have made an impact on the company’s 18-year history at Gotham Comedy Club. Learn more and see how attend!
Jeff Calhoun will Moderate New York Theatre Barn’s Choreography Lab
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025
Tony-nominated director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Deaf West’s Big River) will moderate the conclusion of the 12th season of New York Theatre Barn’s Choreography Lab on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7PM ET.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025
Tony-nominated director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Deaf West’s Big River) will moderate the conclusion of the 12th season of New York Theatre Barn’s Choreography Lab on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7PM ET.
Review Roundup: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE plays the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE plays the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Read the reviews!
Photos: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos for Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos for Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Up on the Marquee: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 8, 2025
Performances are officially underway for the new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE. The new show will celebrate Opening Night on Monday, August 18 at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 8, 2025
Performances are officially underway for the new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE. The new show will celebrate Opening Night on Monday, August 18 at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!
JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Will Offer In-Person Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025
The new theatrical one-man show, JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, will offer an in-person rush policy, in addition to the previously announced digital ticket lottery policy.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025
The new theatrical one-man show, JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, will offer an in-person rush policy, in addition to the previously announced digital ticket lottery policy.
JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE to Offer $45 Lottery Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE is launching a digital ticket lottery! Learn more about the Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE is launching a digital ticket lottery! Learn more about the Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: Jeff Ross Discusses Bringing His Life Story to Broadway in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited The View to preview the new production and explained why he decided to do the show now, having first written it 30 years ago. Watch the full interview here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited The View to preview the new production and explained why he decided to do the show now, having first written it 30 years ago. Watch the full interview here!
Video: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2025
Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited TODAY to preview the new production. Watch the interview, where he discusses the backstory of the title, his health struggles, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2025
Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited TODAY to preview the new production. Watch the interview, where he discusses the backstory of the title, his health struggles, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?
Jeff Calhoun has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?
Jeff Calhoun has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jeff Calhoun been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Between the Lines, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Newsies, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Civil War, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Big River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Grease and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Grease.
What awards has Jeff Calhoun won?
Jeff Calhoun has won the Best Direction of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies and received the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.
Videos